Thursday 11th March, 2010
Irish Extend Arrests Of 7 Over Swede Murder Plot
San Diego Union-TribuneSwedish artist Lars Vilks walks in the streets without protection in Stockholm, Sweden, Wednesday March 10 2010. The Swedish artist who angered Muslims by drawing the Prophet Muhammad with the body of...
Businesses Told To Engage With Revenue
RTE NewsThe head of the Revenue Commissioners has said it has no desire to use its full weight against innocent victims of the recession. Josephine Feehily said Revenue is fully aware of the current economic...
Pilot Cctv Scheme Launched In Belfast
RTEBelfast City Council is launching a pilot CCTV scheme today in the Holy Land area of the city. The initiative is aimed at reducing incidents of anti-social behaviour and crime in the University area....
Irish Extend Arrests Of 7 Over Swede Murder Plot
The Miami HeraldDUBLIN -- Irish police have received three more days to interrogate seven Muslims over alleged links to a plot to assassinate Swedish artist Lars Vilks.The seven - three Algerians, a Libyan, a Palest...
One In Six Denied Preferred School
Loughborough EchoMar 11 2010 Nearly one in six children in England failed to gain a place at their first choice secondary school this year, Government figures have revealed. Results for applications by more than h...
General Strike Hits Greece Again
Loughborough EchoMar 11 2010 Greek public transport has been halted and flights grounded as workers held another general strike to protest against painful spending cuts. The debt-plagued country faced a new wave o...
Murphy, Spillane Doubtful For Cork
Independent.ieCork have injury concerns over midfielder Nicholas Murphy and defender Ger Spillane for their NFL clash with Tyrone on Saturday.Murphy missed out on last week's win against Galway with a hamstring inj...
Irish Extend Arrests Of 7 Over Swede Murder Plot
Seattle Post-IntelligencerSwedish artist Lars Vilks walks in the streets without protection in Stockholm, Sweden, Wednesday March 10 2010. The Swedish artist who angered Muslims by drawing the Prophet Muhammad with the body of...
Salt Mine Extension To Bring Jobs
BBCTen jobs are to be created after the approval of plans to extend Northern Ireland's only salt mine, Environment Minister Edwin Poots has said.The mine, near Carrickfergus, is the only site producing r...
Irish Extend Arrests Of 7 Over Swede Murder Plot
Associated PressDUBLIN (AP) -- Irish police have received three more days to interrogate seven Muslims over alleged links to a plot to assassinate Swedish artist Lars Vilks.
Irish Court Extends Custody Of 7 Muslims Over Alleged Murder Plot Against Swedish Artist
Sun-SentinelIn this June 26, 1997 booking photo released by the Tom Green County Jail in San Angelo, Texas, is shown Colleen R. LaRose. LaRose, the self-described "Jihad Jane" who thought her blond hair and blue ...
Detention Period Extended For Cartoon Plot Two
Breaking News.ieTwo people arrested over an alleged plot to murder a Swedish cartoonist have appeared in court in Waterford.The man and woman who appeared in court today had their period of detention extended. They c...
Man Arrested In Connection With Murder Of Fermoy Man
Breaking News.ieA man in his 40s is due before Cork District Court this morning charged in relation to the murder of John McManus in November 2008. The man was arrested this morning.A woman in her 30s is also due bef...
Embassy: Obama Irish Visit 'not Confirmed'
Breaking News.ieThe American Embassy insisted today there is "nothing confirmed" about a visit by US President Barack Obama to Ireland.The comments follow newspaper reports this morning that Mr Obama would make his f...
Two Held After Suspected Arson Attack On Sligo Head Shop
Breaking News.ieTwo men were being questioned today after a third so-called “head shop” was hit by fire.Firemen were called to the Yutopia store on Connolly Street in Sligo at around 12.30am this morning.Extensiv...
O2 Ireland Targets Sme, Business Sector For Fixed Line Services
TeleGeographyO2 Ireland, backed by Spanish telecoms giant Telefonica, plans to increase its activities in the Republic’s fixed line segment by launching a range of products targeting the SME and large businesses...
Two Arrested After Sligo Head Shop Fire
RTE NewsTwo men have been arrested in connection with a fire that gutted a head shop and adult store in Sligo town. The men - aged 21 and 31 - were arrested early this morning and are being held at Sligo Gar...
40 Jobs At Risk At Tyrone Crystal
RTE NewsFears are growing for the future of around 40 jobs at Tyrone Crystal in Northern Ireland. Directors of the Dungannon-based firm recently confirmed that they were looking for a purchaser or investor, ...
New Anti-binge Drinking Ad Campaign
RTE NewsA television advertisement campaign begins tonight, featuring CCTV-style video footage of drunk people, as part of the latest effort to increase awareness of excessive alcohol consumption. Drinkaware...
Couple Rescued From Belfast Blaze
RTEA couple have been rescued from a fire at a flat in north Belfast. The blaze, which broke out at a property on the Ballysillan Road area last night, destroyed the first floor of the building. A post...
Mark Owen Deeply Sorry For Affairs
Loughborough EchoMar 11 2010 Take That star Mark Owen has said he is "deeply sorry" after admitting a string of affairs behind his wife's back. The 38-year-old singer acknowledged the "pain" he had caused to his w...
Hunt For Boy Continues In Pakistan
Loughborough EchoMar 11 2010 Hopes that five-year-old British boy Sahil Saeed had been found were dashed as the police chief leading the investigation in Pakistan confirmed the search is ongoing. Muhammad Aslam Ta...
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